Consequence of Sound — An unused cover recorded for a TV show that never made it to air. Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus shares “moody” cover of The Cars’ “Just What I Need”: Stream Ben Kaye more info

Stereogum — Many musicians paid tribute to Ric Ocasek, who died at age 75 on Sunday, by sharing their memories and tales via social media of how the Cars frontman and celebrated producer had influenced them. Blink-182's Mark Hoppus remembered Ocasek as well, but... more info

Consequence of Sound — They've certainly made Adam Sandler cooler. 10 Songs By The Cars That Made Films Better Michael Roffman more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The Cars frontman, who died Sunday at age 75, crafted such perfect songs and eye-catching videos that the band's hits have become rock classics. more info

USA Today Music — Ric Ocasek's family has issued a statement about The Cars frontman's death. Paula Porizkova, the rocker's estranged wife, posted to Instagram Monday.             more info

Consequence of Sound — The 75-year-old rock pioneer and producer passed away on Sunday. The Cars’ Ric Ocasek died from heart disease Alex Young more info

USA Today Music — New York police have confirmed to USA TODAY that Ric Ocasek of The Cars was found dead Sunday by a family member.             more info

Chorus.fm — Mark Hoppus has shared an unreleased cover of The Cars’ “Just What I Needed” on Soundcloud. It included the following message: A couple years ago, I was asked to record a creepy cover of Just What I Needed for a tv show. They wanted moody and s... more info

Chorus.fm — Ric Ocasek, the frontman for The Cars, passed away over the weekend. Ric Ocasek, the songwriter, rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the Cars, was found dead on Sunday afternoon at his townhouse in Manhattan. The New York Police Department confirmed... more info

Dlisted — Sadly, we now know who got that other ticket to paradise that the late Eddie Money had. Ric Ocasek, the gentle new wave giant king who, along with The Cars, was responsible for the soundtrack of people’s lives in the 70s and 80s, died yesterday. He... more info